About the Company.

true[X], acquired by Gimbal in 2020, is the leading engagement advertising platform. We deliver effective advertising for on-demand, interactive media to reach consumers​ ​across devices (i.e. desktop, mobile, and CTV) ​​through our premium video, productivity, and gaming publishers. Originally founded in 2007, true[X] is headquartered in Los Angeles and New York, with additional offices in Chicago and Seattle.

About the Job.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be joining one of the most innovative teams at true[X], developing and launching new, connected-device-based interactive engagement and measurement products. Integrations span numerous devices and formats, including Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV, iOS and Android mobile devices, as well as Set Top Box devices. You will be the hands-on, end-to-end owner of the architecture and design for these brand new products.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing and launching applications and components for Connected TV and OTT platforms such as Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Playstation, Xbox, Vizio, Samsung, LG and more
• Developing all solutions to sterling degrees of performance, resource usage, and customer delight
• Working closely with other engineers to investigate design approaches, prototype new technology, and evaluate technical feasibility of new features
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues, problems, and errors encountered across our various endpoints
• Performing code reviews and writing unit and integration tests
• Analyzing user stories and participating in sprint planning, scrums, demos, and retrospectives
• Collaborating effectively with Product Management, Design, and other departments as an active and engaged owner of the product and customer experience

Who you are:

• A universal communicator — you are able to explain the most technical data to the least technical people without any confusion, getting your point across clearly and effectively
• A perpetual learner — you love continually building your skillset, learning and adapting to unfamiliar technologies, both open-source and proprietary
• A self-starter — you thrive working in small, geo-distributed, collaborative teams 
• A proactive problem solver — you are constantly looking for ways to work smarter, delivering new efficiencies anywhere an improvement can be made

What you have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience 
• 5-7+ years of professional software development experience 
• 2+ years of development experience on Connected TV or Mobile devices (e.g. Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Playstation, Xbox, Vizio, Samsung, LG) and their associated programming languages and development stacks
• Strong working experience with Ruby, Python, Javascript and/or other similar scripting languages
• Experience developing mobile applications that interface with web / RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with Git/Github for version control
• Experience developing applications for Roku platforms using BrightScript and SceneGraph a huge plus
• Understanding of and experience with AdTech-based specifications (VAST, VPAID, MRAID), products, and their underlying technical flow a plus

Benefits & Perks.

It’s no secret that we work hard, but we also strive to create an office environment where the lines between work and play are blurred. This means we offer these great perks to help keep our team healthy, productive, and happy.

• 100% company-paid health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, as well as life insurance and disability coverage
• Unlimited paid time off - we trust your discretion
• Opportunities for profit sharing, bonuses, and ownership
• 401(k) plan plus company match 
• Cell phone reimbursement and subsidized gym membership
• Annual professional development stipend 
• Fully stocked kitchen - snacks, drinks, and catered lunch on Wednesdays
• Dog-friendly office